I Hitchhiked in SRI LANKA, to Thoppigala Rock. 🇱🇰 

Unbelievable courage. You are the most amazing traveller I have ever seen.

ලැජ්ජ වෙන්න ඕනෙ බං අපේ එවුං.. මහ ලොකු අව්රුදු දෙදාස්ගානක මෙව්ව එක.. අපේ රට අපිම කනව. සුද්ද ගිහිං කුනු එකතුකරනව. කාලකන්නි බං අපි

අපේ අයගේ ඉංග්‍රිසි දැනිම නැතිකම ලොකු අඩුවක් ..විශේෂයෙන් හමුදාවෙ පොලිසියෙ නිළධාරීන්ට ඉංග්‍රිසි දැනුම ලබාදිය යුතුයි..ඒක ඔවුන්ට පුද්ගලිකවත් රටටත් වටිනව..

Bro you are the only one so far who did a proper vlog about Toppigala. Not even many locals visit there. And extremely sorry for the poor reception you had there at Toppigala entrance. They weren't expecting foreigners, that's why nobody was there who could speak English. I think you are the first foreign tourist to come there. Most of the tourists visit hill country and down south but never visit war memorials. I think you just initiated a new trend. Thanks a lot for visiting Sri Lanka and for the awesome vlogs !

That guy who gave you a ride had a really warm and kind soul! Bless him and his family.

They all are Army Soldiers including bike rider. He is going to Army Base. When he said to his friends about your journey they gave permission him to give you a ride. You went to a army canteen. They are our Heroes 😘 I'm going to continue this video 😄

4:30 Google, 😂 now expanding into the fashion world 😂 Good one Dale.. LoL 🤣🤣

32:20 That was the nicest thing i have seen Dale, thank you for helping keep our world clean🌍❤️

I'm a Sri lankan but i never been there. Thank you for showing us what is it look like there. Guess you met a good guy motorcycle guy

At 6:34 he said " I found a friend on the way"

I love how he is so concerned to protect the nature and picks up trash while climbing the top. Not an usual thing anyone would do. Wish all were like you. Love all your vlogs ❤️you have not got strong legs they are strong rocks only made to travel and hike every country . 🤣😁 Bless you 🤗

මේ සිහිවටන හැදුවෙ ගිය ආණ්ඩුව කාලෙ කොටි ජයග්‍රහනය සැමරීමට.මේ ආණ්ඩුව සියල්ල කැලේට ඇරල. Great work dale. Thank you for reminding us of graet sacrifices of our fallen heroes. All but fogoten.

You left the lights on dale! 🙈

The guy from the bike is saying you're a super guy when you told him you're going to walk the distance to thoppigala😂.

This youtuber also big different with others because who showed wrong things people doing when travelling. Like throwing plastic to the environment. Also who did that right thing like collected them and take with him for the garbage. Furthermore, toktok driver made unfair price for the thoopigala rock. But dale Philip avoid it and made walking for destination.That kind of decision made more opportunities for people for see lot of information like see museums,environmental,and so many things Thanks for the filmed and dedication Appreciate 👍

32:27 ah..... what a beautiful human being you are with a heart of gold... no words dale.. stay blessed hun

I think he is a soldier! SL Forces! ❤️ Always kind hearted and helpful man ❤️

That hike up the Thoppigala Rock looks dangerous not because of the steepness of the hike but those dried grass bushes. That is prime cobra territory and also for the even more deadly and nastier Russell’s Viper both of which are in Sri Lanka. Got to be very cautious in the dried grass bush territory along with the rocks as well. That is like the ideal habitat for cobras and Russell’s vipers. Hiking it after dark could be even more risky as they are nocturnal hunters. Forget the wild elephants. They are least of your problems in that terrain LOL As for getting to places in SL that have spotty public transport, hiring a car for the day would be better than Tuk Tuks. You could drive up there and the driver will wait for you to finish the hike and come back. For 40 kms each way, it shouldn’t be over $25-30 for the whole trip.

This video almost turned into a “surviving in the wilderness alone at dark” type of a video😂I feel bad that I secretly wanted it turn out that way😂

පව් බන් මේ සුදු අයියා....අර බයික් කාරයනම් පට්ට...මූට උදව් කරපු එකට...😍 dear elder brother you are brave and intelligent man...everyday our sri lankans help to travellers..😘 thank you so much come to our country...😍

Dale you are a brave man... We srilankans never go there alone man..hats off..

Haha those army guys are just amazed because you're going there alone ....... so funny haha. 🤣

Seriously, you absolutely blow the other travel vloggers out of the water. Thank you so much - I've watched them all but yours are the best

sometimes in life you dont even need to speak the same language to gain help from others.

Really glad that you've gone off the beaten track into Eastern Sri Lanka, whose beauty equals the rest of the Island. And especially appreciate your 'normal' chat and conversations with locals. And thanks for focussing on plastic garbage - this is a terrible problem due to people just chucking stuff away.

Hi Dale I'm watching from the UK where the weather is terrible, its pissing with rain. So your vlog has arrived at the perfect time. I love your vlogging style. please upload more often ☺🙊

Such a great personality!!! And so down to earth!!! And so courageous!!! Such a fan of you Dale!!! Keep up ur great work and all the best !!! From Melbourne

මොනව උනත් මේ මනුස්සයව අපි අගය කරන්න ඕනේ අපේ රටේ සුන්දරත්වය ගැන ලෝකෙටම කියනවට

Thoppi = Hat , Gala = Rock.. That mountain looks like a Hat.. that is why its called Thoppi+gala

Check out this vlog from Wonder Boy who interviewed Harald Baldr's tea house friend in Ella. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YNFyJvitFP8.html

Wow Sri Lanka people are so kind and helpful.

32:17 hats off bro, Still there are many people want to learn this kind of things, ❤ love from Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

The first officers you saw are policemen, the terrorists involved in the recent attacks are linked to eastern province. That's why the interrogations. The second checkpoint was sri Lankan army.

Dale Your channel is barry man. I’m from Edinburgh and it’s proper sound seeing a fellow Scot doing the travel vlog thing. Keep up the good work gadge.

You made it to the top of the rock!! Well done. You deserve a medal. Your perseverance and courage is admirable. You definitely took me to the top of that rock which I would never have done alone so thank you Dale. So interesting.

Looks like you’re having a whale of a time Dale! You, a Scot, hiked up Thoppigala while I, a Sri Lankan, hiked Ben Nevis last year from Fort William. Interesting parallels 😊

When you go up the stairs, I remember what the war was like ten years ago. That memory is not as beautiful as your vlog. cheer.., you are a brave man. Appreciate it.

The way the people treated you hitchhiked and food after was amazing. Their hearts are in the right place.They are Real men not like in the industrial modern world.! 👍

the shop owner wrote the note in tamil and it said he needs to travel to valaichenai and please help him with the correct bus

Went to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 in the 90's. Did a coach tour across the whole country. Some long rides!! My mum & stepdad were going, but became unwell so I got it pretty much for free. It was 5 ⭐️ all the way, but I would gave preferred independent travel. Highly recommended country.

Yes Dale, Batticaloa is a very beautiful place in Sri Lanka...

Haha...Far Cry reference was accurate. The terrain reminded me of The African one, I think that's Far Cry 2.

I love how dale is so anti-litter, really respects the places he visits

Do you know Dale ? I am addicted to your videos🙈😂love from SL.Hope you visit again

Dale you are amazing mate so fit, thank you once again for a very informative video. Loved the way you cleaned up it's a real shame people are so dirty. We try hard to keep Australia clean, but there's always someone who leaves a mess. The 2 gentlemen who gave you a lift were amazing. Looking forward to the next adventure you make me happy 👍

Hey Dale, I have missed this one before but just found and watched the whole thing. cheers to the fact you made it on your own at one of the remote areas in Sri Lanka, man the 360º view from up there pays it all, isnt it?

Beautiful example of improvising, communicating and patience trying to reach your destination D. Lovely, friendly people you encountered along the way. Will tune in to the conclusion another time. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so much for picking up the trash Dale. Yes, totally agree about the littering.

even tho sri lankan people are not goot at understanding english , they are always willing to help , and dale , with the current situation that happened about 3 months ago , security officials are more concerned , and aware especially to a tourist with camera , and i think goverment should focus on educate them with little bit of english becuase that would be very helpful for civilians and for them as well. anyways as always a great video , safe journey through sri lanka mate!

Wish I could show this video to all Sri Lankans. Indeed it is disgraceful what people do to our own environment. Once again grate video brother.

8:05 The rider said 'You must be really tired' coz you sighed

You do the kind of things that bring contentment and fulfillment in our lives.. talking to everyone who crosses your path, hike up a mountain and clean it as much as you possibly can. I was so emotional when you reached the top of the mountain and said you'll be satisfied when you look back at the journey after reaching home. Very few people do these things that bring true joy and satisfaction in life as these days people only look for instant gratification and not make any efforts to attain true joy, meet people and give them a chance to be of service to you and share a kind word. Kudos to you for your journeys!

Wow that was terrifying ! So many risks like no food no drink no transport and yet somehow you stumbled upon it with like your only chance lol Great tv, so much better than fantasy :)

Some people don't know, what you mean "tuk tuk". That's why he said to go by bus and there are most people know only tamil. However this is so fun and I like the way you chat with locals 😊 keep going 💪😆

Farcry 4. 😍 I'm pretty sure that's the one you're talking about. Thank you for sharing your travels. Such a beautiful places! That view!! 🥰 Good job with picking up litter. Your respect for their sacred places, is admirable. Travel Safe Dale!

You are a LEGEND by walking to an unknown territory all alone like this! Great Vlog!

Dale great that man gave you a lift on his bike, bless him! 😃

i saw 1 st time country through foreigners eye

The fact that you use you platform to inform and show people (be it travelers or locals) about Sri Lanka is why I'm hooked on your channel, Dale. Always travel solo, bud.

Your persistence is amazing. There's no stopping you from reaching your goal. It's sheer determination that fuels those very strong legs.

@Dale you are so lucky you meet that army person, who took you on the bike, and they were worrying how you are gonna come back..👍

What a culture we have. every where we can see very supportive guys..specially guys from Sri Lankan army. foreigners who watching this and plan to visit Sri Lanka you might understand how innocent our soldiers. what ever issue if you face in Sri lanka try to get support from army. Those are the people who bring the peace to Motherland and also I'm really proud be a Sri Lankan. @Dale You might good to do some research and ask from couple of people before going long journey like this, If you went like no people zone you might face more difficulties

@Dale Phillip : I think you made a trend. Even more local guys will start visiting Thoppigala.

"Your man doesn't need a tuk tuk he got two strong legs" indeed... 👌😲 you are one hell of a vlogger to hike like this without fear. Feel so proud as a Sri Lankan about our beautiful nature and ashamed at the same time cuz of the ones who are ruining it by littering all over and a foreigner is cleaning it up.

The biker first asked, how you return from Thoppigala.. Then at the check point, he said "I met this crazy guy" (in a good way :D)

Zero tourists because of those ISIS attacks in April I reckon, deadliest Islamist attack outside of the middle east, bigger than what happened in Bali.. The motorbike guy and the solider was hilarious Bike guy: Look, I found a new friend! Solider: How did you even find this guy? Bike guy: He was trying to walk to Toppigala lol.. You meet the craziest people out here. initially Bike guy was asking you in Sinhalese "How are you even going to get back from Toppigala lol"

Very impressive. I like watching travel videos on Sri Lanka as a Sri Lankan living overseas. I must say it was a brave decision to go there alone. As we all know, Sri Lankan people are very friendly and helpful (there are some crooks here and there) so, I’m sure they wouldn’t have let you stranded in the wild 🙂. Also I saw this video already shared on Facebook specially to urge people not to leave their rubbish when they visit such places. I think the message is slowly but surely getting there. Thank you for that. BTW, the rotti and sambol looked delicious, and that’s best food you can have when you are in the middle of nowhere.

Dale.. I still can't imagine how you made it to Thoppigala. Probably no one would try the way you did it.

Just keeps on getting better! Keep up the great vlogs Dale!

As a mother I was stressed watching your whole trip, I can only imagine how your mother would feel 😅 I enjoy your videos keep them coming!

I really appreciate that you keep it family-friendly because it means I can share your material with anyone and everyone (I know it must take some effort to do the occasional bleeping but it is really appreciated)

really salute to u bro , im proud of your parents , being a srilankan, i have not yet been to this place but our forces have done a great job we always know it, bro keep it doing good job, its a nice explanation about eastern thoppigala, myself too learned a lot

Some local ppl dont use word as " tuk tuk" they called as "three wheeler " This area was kind of abandoned area. Specially civil war hit badly long ago . Finally peaceful rural area

You had no need to worry friend...you got lifts both ways!!! 👍🏼 found a cool drink 🥤 off the mountain 🏔 and perfectly timed bus back home!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 great video!!! 😉👍🏼

In all your videos your determination to show the best of each country is so commendable, and going through the obvious language barriers is simply inspiring.

Dare, I want to give you a little advice. If you get an offer of assistance with a lift from local people, I think you should give a tip in the form of money in addition to a thank you. Because I think they deserve those who have done good to you.. I see how much bless you can get from the locals by offering motorbike rides...

Great job Dale. This is the best video made on this area.

Congrats on the 19k!! Just keep uploading and watch the subscribers flood in, trust me ❤️❤️

Bravo Dale. You are strong and courageous. Not many Sri Lankan climbed Thoppigala, including me. My brother in law who died during war was the Captain who captured Thoppigala in 2008. He can be seen in the pictures with Sri Lankan flag at the top when they captured the place. Ashamed of my fellow country people who has the habit of throw away litter everywhere they go.

The best youtube traveler i have ever seen in sri lanka. You did all alone.

Lol 😂 I’m from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 thopigala ride was fun

Great you got a ride to Thoppigala. Only mad dogs and Englishmen walk to Thoppigala. :)

Dale, You are very nice to our people, Very Humble. Good luck on your trip, enjoy.

Dear Dale, I am sorry you had to clean up after all the Sh*tty people who took the beautiful setting and environment just for granted. Your criticism is totally right and constructive. I hope that there will be more people with similar mind sets on this world, not Sri Lanka alone. I am glad you keep on enjoying our country despite all our short comings. Thank you for keeping it real :) and you hitchhiked... in Sri Lanka....wow! ^^

Your courage is awesome Dale. Unbelievable, I don't think any other traveler will reach there on foot alone. Love from Dubai.

That was absolutely reminded of Far Cry gameplay 😘😘😍 Love your vlogs. keep up

Wow great day for you - what an accomplishment! The people you met were so kind to help you out especially the men with the bikes who gave you a ride!

Dale, you effort in doing this vlog is commendable. Also what you did at the top of Toppigala should be a lesson to all those who take the trouble to climb but more so to those who are at the camp who are supposed to look after this important location. I am happy that you made it safely all the way up and back, In my view you put yourself at risk climbing the rock alone. I will circulate this widely as possible through social media as a tribute to your effort. Thank you again for doing. As an appreciation if you happen to come to NZ, you are welcome in my home.

Great video Dale even I didn't know there's a museum run by SL army and great awareness about plastic thrown everywhere thanks.

Harald Baldr would set that man for life that drove you haha..

Thank you for visiting Thoppigala, and reading everything in the center so that the rest of the world can get a picture of what happened there. Best Wishes on your RU-vid channel.

You do make a great historian Dale boy 😇 more vids of this type of history lessons please 😄 What a good environmentalist

What a glorious moment when you reached the top. I could feel your gratification

Try visiting Arugam Bay. The rooms are going cheap now and you can learn surfing as well. Try it before it swells with tourists in years to come when it's back to its overrated self.

Dale, I had to skip some chatting with kids parts due to the length of the video. Now, about the last part, going to Thoppigala - you are the man!! I have never been to this rock and never even thought I will ever go there but after watching your video, I plan to go there next year! I will drive to the rock, my friend! No way I can do what you did walking!! I think you may have inspired a ton of people who never even thought about going to this rock! and I am sorry to see the plastic trash and saw what a noble man you are! You owe nothing to this world and this world benefit from people like you!! Hats off!!!

That was a brilliant Vlog Dale👍 You really put your head on the block making it to the top of that mountain, shows your character what you did, not defeated, your a winner👍 “A winner never quits & a quitter never wins”👍 Best, Mark C

Great video, unexplored by the locals, explored by a scottish. Youve got steel guts, roaming there alone.

Wow.. Awaited vedio out. Love you Dale❤ from Srilanka ❤❤ දෑස රිදෙනවා පාර බලා ඉදලා.. Just translate it in to English .😍

Wow Dale again a nice video,And also i'm respect you 🙇 beacuse some people don't understand value of the nature,but you helps to protect as you can,Thank you,you are a great person,that why you meet good people in your journeys...

Think its time for a scooter you will get to show more of sri lanka save the strong legs for the high lands back home have fun dale.